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FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE HOLDS DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT FOR 160 GRADUATES
Mark Pitts received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters while 160 graduates were honored with awards recognizing academic and leadership achievements.
- The college's December commencement in Lakeland celebrated-160 graduates, according to a college news release, held on Dec. 20, 2025.
- Mark Pitts, a longtime industry executive, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters for his 35 years of leadership and role as trustee and Vice President & General Manager, Florida Fresh Vending and Markets.
- Presenting student honors, Kelly Sturhahn received the Dr. Sarah Dukes McKay Fine and Performing Arts Award while Michelle Watts, President's Scholar Medal recipient and elementary education major, was recognized, and senior speaker Marina Linnert emphasized perseverance.
- Florida Southern College President Jeremy Martin highlighted that graduates have become health care professionals, educators, commissioned military officers, actors, clergy, and business professionals, noting `Members of this class join recent graduates accepted to distinguished graduate programs throughout the nation and world`.
- The college's national profile includes the Princeton Review's 'Most Beautiful Campus' ranking and U.S. News & World Report's 2025 placement, highlighting its strengths.
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LAKELAND, Fla. – It was a day of caps, gowns, and career advice at Florida Southern College on Saturday, as 160 students walked the stage to accept their degrees. The Dec. 20 commencement ceremony marked a significant milestone for the fall class of 2025, featuring a keynote address from a man who has spent decades […] Business Vet Mark Pitts Urges New Florida Southern College Grads To Lead With Heart
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FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE HOLDS DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT FOR 160 GRADUATES
LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College celebrated the achievements of 160 graduates during its commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 20. The event featured Mark Pitts, a trustee of the
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